Post by fittrhappier on Feb 23, 2013 0:24:46 GMT -5

All right, so I have friends from all over the country coming together for the festival. We figure the easiest way to camp together is to get in on groop camping. However, right now only about 12-16 of us are most likely going, and only 8 are absolutely confirmed.

I'm thinking I'd probably be able to round up enough people by April or May, but I'd really rather know it's going to work before I pay that extra $70 deposit. Surely someone else out there is in the same boat...

Soooooo... Anybody want to combine forces for a groop site?? Let me know how many you have in your "groop," and let's work this out! I'm happy to pay the deposit once we're sure we have enough people (or really close to enough) confirmed!

Oh, and we're a bunch of great people from mostly Texas, West Virginia, and Tennessee.

Post by Mr Blue Sky on Feb 24, 2013 10:48:01 GMT -5

I have 6 people, 2 cars worth right now and am working on some others and we are definitely interested. We're a combination of Roo vets and a couple newbies, all of which love to meet and hang out with new people, so this would be perfect.

Post by Mitch on Feb 24, 2013 15:02:41 GMT -5

I'll be keeping tabs on this. I'm getting my Roo plans worked out, currently, but it's likely that at least me and one other guy are down. It very well may end up that I have 8-12 people ready to groop up, so we'll see.

Also, does anyone have an approximation for the walking time from Groop camping to Centeroo?

Post by fittrhappier on Feb 25, 2013 18:34:45 GMT -5

I'll be keeping tabs on this. I'm getting my Roo plans worked out, currently, but it's likely that at least me and one other guy are down. It very well may end up that I have 8-12 people ready to groop up, so we'll see.

Also, does anyone have an approximation for the walking time from Groop camping to Centeroo?

k i just sent you all some messages about coordinating this.

it's a little farther than i was camped last year, so i'd estimate like.. 5-10 minutes.. it's not bad at all.

Post by Mr Blue Sky on Feb 25, 2013 20:30:41 GMT -5

3 years ago I was in this exact area. We were able to head back to camp after Stevie Wonder, restock and "refresh" and still make it back for Jay Z.... The location of the Pod and Portos cannot be overstated either.

Post by gunnzablazin on Feb 25, 2013 21:50:42 GMT -5

I have a group of 3 (including myself) and 1 car, although we would be willing to park the car and carry our stuff to Groop Camping if all the parking passes were already assigned. I wasn't exactly sure how the parking worked, even after reading the website a couple of times.

I'm also big on camp cooking so if anyone were to be interested in setting up a communal camp kitchen, I'd love to be involved!

Post by fittrhappier on Feb 25, 2013 23:07:58 GMT -5

all right, the Groop is paid for and registered! Who wants in on Camp Bluth Banana Co.?!

as far as the groups with 2 people and one car who are interested, you're welcome to go ahead and register with us. if need be, you may have to park elsewhere and carry supplies to our area, but i figure those with the most shared supplies should get first dibs on parking if there are fewer than 3 in your party.

Please note: you CANNOT register for groop camping without having already purchased a ticket!

I have a group of 3 (including myself) and 1 car, although we would be willing to park the car and carry our stuff to Groop Camping if all the parking passes were already assigned. I wasn't exactly sure how the parking worked, even after reading the website a couple of times.

I'm also big on camp cooking so if anyone were to be interested in setting up a communal camp kitchen, I'd love to be involved!

you're definitely invited!! i'm all for people with supplies and useful camping skills. DM me for details, and i'll send you the link when i have it.

Post by Claytonator on Feb 26, 2013 15:01:23 GMT -5

all right, the Groop is paid for and registered! Who wants in on Camp Bluth Banana Co.?!

Very nice! Props on the name, too!

I've got a confirmed group of 3 vets, maybe 4 with a newbie. We'll all be riding down in the same car, and I'm definitely interested in joining Camp Bluth Banana Co. When will you start locking slots in/is there a max # of people in a groop?

Post by chicken4 on Feb 26, 2013 15:05:27 GMT -5

all right, the Groop is paid for and registered! Who wants in on Camp Bluth Banana Co.?!

as far as the groups with 2 people and one car who are interested, you're welcome to go ahead and register with us. if need be, you may have to park elsewhere and carry supplies to our area, but i figure those with the most shared supplies should get first dibs on parking if there are fewer than 3 in your party.

Please note: you CANNOT register for groop camping without having already purchased a ticket!

I have a group of 3 (including myself) and 1 car, although we would be willing to park the car and carry our stuff to Groop Camping if all the parking passes were already assigned. I wasn't exactly sure how the parking worked, even after reading the website a couple of times.

I'm also big on camp cooking so if anyone were to be interested in setting up a communal camp kitchen, I'd love to be involved!

you're definitely invited!! i'm all for people with supplies and useful camping skills. DM me for details, and i'll send you the link when i have it.

Hey man i think i messaged you. I am down to join. I also had 3 currently but that can quickly increase to about 10 people. Message me back or let me know the details. We can contribute ALMOST anything you ask, so just let me know.

Post by weaselparrot on Feb 26, 2013 21:13:07 GMT -5

Hi,

I just messaged you, too. I have 20 people good to go, I failed on the whole "reserving a spot" thing. We're actually two groups who joined forces last year without knowing each other and had such a good time that we were going to join forces again. Please message me, I would love to be part of the banana stand. I know 20 people is a lot of people to take on, but give us a chance! We all have tickets and could get officially signed up for your group by the end of the week, if you so desire. (sound desperate much?)

Post by whathugs on Mar 1, 2013 12:06:10 GMT -5

I posted this in another thread but I'll paste it here as well

"We have a fair sized groop organized for the second year. We have 35 confirmed so far but we are expecting 60+. Last year we had 52.

We are coming from all over NA. If any soloers want to meet some great people and have a good campsite feel free to hit me up. Most of us come from What.CD but some more are friends of members and some people we've met at other festivals.

Counting the days...

First time poster but I've been lurking here for years."

We are a pretty even mix of guys and girls. Most of us are in the 20-26 range but a few are older. I can link to galleries of pictures from previous years. We've done an informal group for 5 years now. Last year we were so happy to see an official option. Getting in 15 vehicles together in previous years was hell.

Post by bonnaroovian on Mar 3, 2013 16:34:43 GMT -5

all right, the Groop is paid for and registered! Who wants in on Camp Bluth Banana Co.?!

as far as the groups with 2 people and one car who are interested, you're welcome to go ahead and register with us. if need be, you may have to park elsewhere and carry supplies to our area, but i figure those with the most shared supplies should get first dibs on parking if there are fewer than 3 in your party.

Please note: you CANNOT register for groop camping without having already purchased a ticket!

I have a group of 3 (including myself) and 1 car, although we would be willing to park the car and carry our stuff to Groop Camping if all the parking passes were already assigned. I wasn't exactly sure how the parking worked, even after reading the website a couple of times.

I'm also big on camp cooking so if anyone were to be interested in setting up a communal camp kitchen, I'd love to be involved!

you're definitely invited!! i'm all for people with supplies and useful camping skills. DM me for details, and i'll send you the link when i have it.

Post by dandcwindsor on Apr 15, 2013 21:03:13 GMT -5

When is the dealing to register for a groop? We have 3 going and are looking to join a groop, but would need a parking pass. I worry about joining a groop with 20, what happens if they don't reach the min 24?